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A female cat has had a white film over her left eye since birth—is it keratitis, cataracts, or something else?
From the photo, the eye abnormality is likely from corneal damage; congenital cataracts can't be ruled out but are less likely. A scratch at birth could injure the cornea and cause the film; primary or secondary cataracts also cloud the eye. See an ophthalmology vet soon.
What happens after a cat gives birth to kittens?
After delivery, the mother cat is tired and weak from exertion and needs rest to recover; appetite drops then returns. For days, the uterus contracts to pass lochia, which shifts from red to pink, brown, then yellow-white - normal, but dark or foul-smelling lochia needs a vet.
The kitten passed a little stool at birth and the anus is open, but when helped to eliminate it only urinates with no stool; the mother cat can’t care for it, and it can’t pass stool.
Newborn kittens need manual stimulation to defecate—gently massage the anus 5–10 minutes, then use a cotton swab with water or sesame oil. A little yogurt or honey water aids motility. If still no stool, constipation may require a 0.5 ml glycerin enema.
Why did my cat give birth to only one kitten?
Litters are usually 1-8; first litters are smaller, so one can be normal, with later litters larger. Nutritional deficiency or reproductive disease like ovarian cysts or endometritis may also cause one, as can a stud's reproductive disease.
My cat conceived before the New Year; bleeding below since yesterday, sticky today. Is it giving birth? What do I do?
Cat pregnancy is about 65 days; if the timing matches, bleeding below likely means impending labor. Cats usually deliver alone; prepare a quiet, dim, comfortable nest with food and water. If bleeding continues without delivery, it is likely dystocia; get a C-section.
Is my cat about to give birth?
Judge by due date and body changes: a swollen, dropped belly, enlarged dark nipples, slight milk, and clear fluid from the vulva mean labor is near. If not due yet, consider illness.
My cat has very thin fur just below the ear, almost showing skin with a mark like a birthmark – is that normal?
The thin fur between a cat's ear and eye is usually normal; that area holds scent glands (periauricular glands) used for marking. Watch for color change or itch, which would need a vet check.
My cat has white fluid from its vulva, no odor, and keeps contracting its belly. It gave birth before and may be pregnant again.
White vulvar fluid may be reproductive disease (pyometra, hydrometra, ovarian cysts) needing ultrasound, or normal heat discharge. An ultrasound at the vet confirms.
Dog Has Trouble Defecating and Vomits After Giving Birth
Postpartum constipation may come from dry food or little exercise; add wet/high-fiber food. Vomiting may be intolerance; severe cases suggest low calcium, infection or gastroenteritis—see a vet.
What Is a Dog’s Birth Certificate For?
A dog's birth certificate is like a human birth record, aiding breeder registration and club management. It qualifies the dog for a microchip that confirms identity, and is required for legal sale or transfer.